Senior Manager - Business Finance

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for our retail business. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide strategic financial insights, optimize costs, and enhance profitability. Responsibilities A. Financial Planning & Budgeting: Develop and manage the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and long-term financial plans in alignment with business objectives. Partner with merchandising, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial projections. Track budget performance, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions to drive financial efficiency. B. Business Performance Analysis: Analyze sales trends, gross margins, store profitability, and product performance to identify growth opportunities. Evaluate key cost drivers, customer trends, and promotional effectiveness to support decision-making. Develop financial models and conduct scenario analysis for new business initiatives. C. Financial Reporting & MIS: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics. Develop dashboards to track performance across vertical, Brand, BU, and product categories. D. Profitability & Cost Optimization: Drive cost control measures, working capital efficiency, and operational improvements. Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize wastage. Identify opportunities for margin expansion and revenue growth strategies. E. Strategic Support & Business Partnering: Assist leadership in evaluating new investments, expansions, and product launches. Support pricing strategy decisions through competitive analysis and price elasticity assessments. Work with IT and data analytics teams to enhance financial systems and automate reporting.